5 Things You Should Know Today: July 24

1. Northville weather

There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 88. In the evening, expect mostly clear skies and a low around 64.

2. Gas prices

The lowest reported gasoline price in the Northville area – according to DetroitGasPrices.com via GasBuddy.com – is $3.57 per gallon. That price is reported to be available at the Sunoco station at Five Mile and Haggerty roads. Before your commute, be sure to check out our live traffic map.

3. Event

There will be a at Booksellers at 11 a.m. It's recommended for ages 3-6 but all children are welcome to listen to a story and build a take-home craft. 

4. This day in history

On this day in 1911, according to History.com, American archaeologist Hiram Bingham found the site of an ancient Inca civilzation called Machu Picchu.

5. Post your events to our site

Is your church organizing a food drive? Having a garage sale? Is your organization putting on an event somewhere in Northville? If it's not on our Patch calendar, it should be. Feel free to add events to our site at northville.patch.com/events/new.